UPSC CAPF (AC) 2026 Paper I · Question 85
Question 85 of the UPSC CAPF (AC) 2026 Paper I (19 July 2026). Try it first, then open the answer and explanation.
Consider the following statements with respect to ports in India : 1. There are 12 major ports in operation in the country. 2. The major ports are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, whereas the non-major ports are under the jurisdiction of respective State Maritime Boards/State Governments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
भारत में पत्तनों के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए : 1. देश में 12 प्रमुख पत्तन हैं, जो प्रचालन में हैं। 2. प्रमुख पत्तनों का प्रशासनिक नियंत्रण पत्तन, पोत-परिवहन और जलमार्ग मंत्रालय के पास है जबकि गैर-प्रमुख पत्तन संबंधित राज्य समुद्री बोर्डों/राज्य सरकारों की अधिकारिता के अधीन हैं। उपर्युक्त में से कौन-सा/कौन-से कथन सही है/हैं?
- केवल 1
- केवल 2
- 1 और 2 दोनों
- न तो 1 और न ही 2
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Answer: (3) Both 1 and 2
उत्तर: (3) 1 और 2 दोनों
India has 12 major ports in operation (new major ports such as Vadhavan and Galathea Bay are still being developed), so 1 is correct. Major ports are administered by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, while non-major ports come under the respective State Maritime Boards/State Governments, so 2 is also correct.